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Choosing The Right Lip Colour For Brides On The Wedding Day

Move over Angelina, Charlize and Halle there is a new Alistbeauty and that’s you! Flashbulbs go off as you look Red Carpet worthy on your big day whether chose to go light or bright, here’s how to find the most flattering shade of lipstick for your wedding.

Choosing the right lip colour is an essential part of your big-day look. (Just consider all the kissing and smiling you’ll be doing that day!) Alistbeauty wants to help you find that right colour that will help you smile hear to hear. Here is the top three bridal-friendly color groups- nudes, pinks and reds?and we can provide tons of pretty options and tips galore. Pucker up!

Nude

Nudes go on so soft and light, it’s like a prettier, glossier version of your very own lips but, when choosing a nude, go darker so that it does not look like you’ve erased your lips when you put it on.Pair this flirty nude pink with winged “kitten” eyeliner.

A sophisticated neutral lipstick like this is the perfect balance of the right colour when adding a dramatic smoky eye.

Add a little pink shimmer to the nude lipstick, makes it so fresh and so girly.

Pink

It’s hard to go wrong with pink lipstick. Why? Our lips are naturally a rosy beige, which makes this group the super complexion-friendly.

HOT PINK

With a pink this shocking, keep the rest of your big-day makeup low key A matte finish keeps this hot pink shade in the classy.

For daytime weddings, pinks read dressy, polished and playful.

HOT TIP!! Applying lipstick with a brush makes it last about a lot longer.

RED

Bluish reds, like this one, look amazing on brides with cool undertones.

HOT TIP! To keep red lipstick from feathering, line your lips with a nude liner first.

FINDING THE RIGHT SPARKLER FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

Unless you are a Kardashian and are looking to wear something that looks like the iceberg that sank the Titanic less is better. Many challenges with wedding jewelry is not only finding the right sparkler but, the fact that much is a one time wear and not really well made.

The Harrington Collection is a boutique line of jeweler that looks like a family heirloom that is special enough to wear on your Big day but, something you will want to wear long after the last dance. We can help you choose jewelry that suits your style just right!

Bride’s have worn coloured shoes think (SEX IN THE CITY) for a few years now and trends seems to be going from colour on the toes to the earlobes. Why not entertain the idea of wearing something blue as your something blue?

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Knowing The Difference Between Fashion And Style!

When men want to dress better it can get confusing for them, where do they turn ? They look to current fashion trends in magazines for the answers. The problem with trying to copy what you see in GQ is that it may not be the style for you. I have always felt uncomfortable with the way I look in a suit. Looking like James Bond or a highly polished model is an unrealistic expectation for me. I leave that to my big brother Mike (he looks amazing in a black tie).

For my wedding I wanted to do something more me, so I took the personalized approach to my wedding day wardrobe. “What would family and friends say?” I wanted them to say that is totally Al! Some of the questions I had besides what colour were all about fit.

This is what I leaned while shopping for the big day. A jacket lapels should be half of the distance from the base of the neck to the outside of the shoulder. Coat length should cover the seat. Wearing well fitted pants, sized as close to your natural waist makes a man look taller and slimmer. ( I need that help).

I am 5.8″ but I have a longer torso then legs so a slightly shorter coat gives me the illusion of longer legs. A very tall and thin man would want to balance the length by breaking it up with horizontal lines. Wearing clothes you purchased five years ago will look dated against current fashions if too trendy so stay classic. Well-made and cared for garments will service well for decades. I wanted to wear something new that made me feel comfortable, special and that made me look good. My age and hair colour sometime makes it hard to find the right look. I wanted to look younger, but, not like I am in my 20’s.

I read about tips to consider when it comes to leveraging your contrast, just like a great painting should be framed to compliment it.

You know the saying “A women makes the dress not the other way around (same thing for men and the suit). If a man has light brown hair he should look to wearing a medium grey suit or a midnight tuxedo. In general don’t wear colours that clash too much with your skin tones. A man with light skin and dark hair may wish to wear charcoal grey or a black tuxedo adding more extreme colours from the light and dark ends of the spectrum. Men with warm or red in their hair look great in rust, olive or navy.

The difference between fashion and style boils down to this, Brad Pitt can wear a pink tuxedo in one of the Oceans 12 movies because he is Brad Pit. It may not yield compliments for you. It’s your day do it your way and do it right!

Written by Al Fortier-Parker

The bridesmaid roll is a big one and has an infamous reputation for a few reasons. One reason has to do with the potentially less-than-flattering (but not always!) bridesmaid dress you walk down the aisle in. Other reasons are that a bridesmaid’s position can be expensive, stressful and come with quite a bit of responsibility. You may be asked pay for things you never knew were part of your bridesmaid duties and you may find yourself wondering if being a bridesmaid is something you can afford to do financially and for your personal sanity. BUT being a bridesmaid for the right friend or family member can be a rewarding, FUN and a very much appreciated position. While considering your invitation to be a bridesmaid, take note of the three things you may be asked to pay for as one of the bride’s entourage on her wedding day.

1. Wedding Pre-Parties

Everyone knows that weddings are super expensive, but nobody really talks about how expensive all of the wedding pre-parties can be. The planning and financing of the bachlorette party and bridal showers may fall on the bridesmaids. We suggest discussing budget with the maid of honor and other members of the bridal party ahead of time to make sure that you’re not overspending.

2. Putting the look together ” Dress to Impress”

Even though the dress may not be the dress of your dreams or even one that you had any say in picking out, you’ll be asked to pay for it as well as the alterations and appropriate undergarments and accesorries. Hair and make up artists like (alistbeauty) are a cost to consider as well ! You may do a great job on your own hair and make up daily but, when it comes to professional photos leave it to the pros. Trust Us it is worth the investment. You may not “LOVE” the dress but you will LOVE your hair and face!

3. Showing Your Congratulations to the Happy Couple

Your roll as a bridesmaid may be costly, but you’ll also be spending on gifts for the couple. As a bridesmaid, you may feel the need to buy engagement, bridal shower, and wedding gifts. Spending money on all these gifts may break the bank, so consider your budget while giving gifts throughout the wedding process.

Love is in Bloom!

Springtime is finally here and summer’s right around the corner. That means sunshine, gorgeous blooms, and of course warm-weather weddings. We can smell the sweet scent of peonies and white lilac, and hear “I do” already… We can’t help but get inspired by all the pretty petals and greenery this time of year and want to sprinkle it everywhere from the table settings to the cake confections — and of course incorporate it into some pretty spectacular bridal beauty looks.

A favorite of ours at the moment? Wedding floral hairpins blooming straight out of your luxe locks. It doesn’t get much more summertime chic as far as wedding hair goes. Some brides steal a little insporation from their beautiful bouquet and opt for a flower crown to complete their look. And, while we love their boho bridal style, others are on the hunt for something a little more formal but just as fabulously feminine. That’s why we’re head over heels for these fancy floral hairpins. Blingy and beautiful, these embellished accessories can totally elevate your wedding day look, taking it from simplistic chic to simply sparkling.

Pop just one or two gilded flower pins into your updo for a subtly stunning look. We also love these tiny blooms in half up / half down hairstyles for an effortlessly feminine, summertime-appropriate look.Take a look at this darling and dainty creamy gold petals in a hairpiece avaible by alistbeauty to the super sparkly and gorgeously glam accessories. They’re as fresh as your straight-from-the-garden bouquet — but oh-so-luxurious! Time to start picking these beautiful blooms.

YOUR ALL A GLOW!

Ready to fall in love with glowing skin? Every bride wants to look her best on her big day, and the way to achieve that is to get started on the right skin care regimen months ahead of the wedding day. It’s time to get serious about your skin care.

Here are some guide lines to add to your pre-wedding skin routine for glowing skin by the time you walk down the aisle.

Start a Beautiful Routine
Signs of aging can begin to appear as early as your 20s, and they’re definitely apparent by your 30s. Always cleans and moisturize day and night. Use sunscreen and serum that offer a full range of protection and renewal for your skin and mask one a week.

Ole Henriksen cleansing and antiaging products helps skin to appear more youthful, supple, radiant, and healthy. African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser™ features botanical extracts to remove all impurities and makeup. Truth Serum® Collagen Booster is a daytime antiaging serum with five-source vitamin C complex to brighten and reduce the look of lines and wrinkles. Sheer Transformation® is a lightweight moisturizer with multi-fruit AHAs, plus licorice and sugar cane extracts to provide essential hydration and diminish the appearance of dark spots and sun damage. Invigorating Night Treatment™ creates the appearance of smoother texture and a more even skin-tone and minimizes the appearance of pores. Ultimate Lift Eye Gel™ Cools with bio-peptides, hyaluronic acid, and cucumber extracts.

Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate

Pretty much any skin concern, from dryness to dullness, to every acne bump in between, can be helped with exfoliating. Use an at home exfoliator, like GlamGlow with it’s powerful and innovative multi-brightening complexes to help create the brightest, lightest, and most luminous skin possible. The TEAOXI® technology is white birch leaf that delivers natural betulin, betulinic acid, and ellagic acid to create an improved, color-balanced skintone. WhiteEnergy™ is a brilliant fusion of powerful natural actives to create intense, bright, and even results. Flashlucent™ is a combination of skin translucency optimizers featuring three levels of exfoliation to drive ingredients into the skin for a luminous, younger-looking complexion. Reflectrum™ is a blend of brightening ingredients boosted with diamond photoluminescence to increase the reflecting level of the skin and make it appear radiant and more attractive. It’s designed for instant and extended results for men and women of all ages, skin types, and skintones.

Let the pros help with a microdermabrasion facial once a month can refine and remove dead skin cells for a deeper clean while reducing fine lines and uneven skin tone.

Target Dark Circles

Nothing ruins a photos quite like dark circles, and those shadows under your eyes can be the hardest of all eye-area woes to combat. The trick is finding an eye cream that targets puffiness and dark circles that will also offer deep hydration and helps minimize the appearance of wrinkles, which is a huge step toward making sure you’re camera-ready. First Aid Beauty Eye Duty is a complete eye treatment that delivers instant visible brightening with serious long-term skin care benefits. It is packed with powerful ingredients—including retinyl palmitate and GABA—that support skin’s natural collagen production to smooth away the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Coralline extract, caffeine, and licorice root work synergistically to soothe, minimize the appearance of dark circles, and reduce undereye puffiness. Offered in two universal shades suitable for a wide range of skintones, this formulation instantly brightens the entire eye area with its naturally sheer tint and light reflecting pigments. It has a unique stainless steel applicator that mimics the shape of the pinky, seamlessly blending the product into the delicate eye area while supporting natural microcirculation to relieve dark circles and puffiness. It will give you instant results, necessary hydration, and long-term antiaging benefits for a smoother, brighter, and more youthful-looking appearance.

Think Head-to-Toe

And lest you forget that more than just your face will be on display on the Big Day; it’s time to add serious body hydration to your skin care routine. Experience Josie maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butterand the replenishing bliss of Josie’s signature ingredient—100 percent pure argan oil—whipped to indulgent perfection. This ultra-hydrating Body Butter features powerful ingredients like shea butter, white tea extract, and avocado oil to nourish and enrich skin with essential nutrients and antioxidants. The lightweight texture absorbs instantly and restores skin’s softness and texture.An antioxidant-packed lotion like keeps skin hydrated for 24-hours (who has time to reapply lotion when you’ve got wedding day festivities to enjoy?).

Now let’s add the glow Vita Liberata Self Tanning Anti Age Serum contains antiaging actives that firm and plump the look of skin while tanning it. It delivers a made-to-measure, natural-looking tan, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and conditions skin. Drop into your regular moisturizer or use alone as a primer serum applied straight to skin.

“I made tanning serum concentrate because I wanted a totally flexible, antiage option to achieve my healthiest glow! Use direct on skin to dial up the antiage benefits and depth of tan, or mix with your day cream for a bespoke subtle glow.”—Alyson Hogg, Vita Liberata Founder

Vita Liberata Body Blur BB properties minimize blemishes, cover imperfections, and smooth skin appearance while reflecting light for a photo-ready skin finish. The natural-looking tint lifts your skintone, adding radiance and a healthy-looking glow that can be showered off when you choose. Great for use on the face and body, alone or under foundation as the ultimate makeup prep, it delivers a natural-looking, beautiful tan result.

How To Use Apply directly onto center of lips, blending outwards. For more coverage, apply additional coats or apply over lipstick for a fuller-looking lip. 7 Great Shades

Grooms Do not Make The Mistake

There are so many things to do before a wedding it takes both of you to help pull it together. So before you put on your tux and lace up your dress shoes, Here are some hints so grooms don’t make any mistakes.

Celebrating with your groomsmen and parties throughout the wedding adventure is great, but with the pre-party fun comes a little bit of work and a lot of support for your fiancée.

The wedding is for the two of you so take some of the responsibility and make sure you are there for each other during the wedding process This will help not add stress or spur of the moment fights with your fiancee.

Here are some common mistakes grooms make before the wedding and on the wedding day.

Not Sticking to the Budget

When the wedding planning starts, you and your fiancée will be tempted to say yes to everything, too fast and too soon. Take a step back before signing vendor contracts and selecting a venue to come up with a budget.

Forgetting to Announce Your Engagement

Right after you pop the question, grooms don’t make the mistake of not picking up the phone and call your family and closest friends. It’s important to you to hear it directly from you not Facebook or Instagram.

Signing on the Dotted Line Too Soon

Before paying any wedding vendor or signing a contract with them, look it over a couple of times, double check reviews and other options, and mark up any contract terms you’d like to change or adjust.

Skipping Meetings with Your Wedding Vendors

Accompany your fiancée to meetings with your vendors like the DJ, florist, caterer… You get the picture. These are the vendors you’ll shell out the most cash for, so it’s important to attend these meetings and give your two cents.

Neglecting Your Wedding Registry

Be involved when selecting registry items with your fiancée, and if there’s something you especially want, ask to have it on the registry — within reason, of course!

Ghosting on the Wedding Planning

While your fiancée might be lost in a sea of Pinterest boards and wedding planning magazines, that doesn’t mean you should be a ghost during the whole process.

Forgetting to Tip Your Wedding Vendors

When you’re creating your wedding budget, plan ahead for vendor tips and extra incidentals that may pop up along the way. Keeping aside a couple hundred dollars now will help ensure that there are no financial surprises later on.

Saying, “I Don’t Care.”

Remember this phrase because it is truly one of the worst things you can say during the wedding planning process! Even if you find yourself indifferent about a certain detail, make an effort to really look at the options and have an opinion either way.

Not Coordinating with Family Members

If you have an eager mother or aunt that wants to get involved with the planning, be sure to act as their liaison, making sure they get in touch with your fiancée and are kept in the loop. You know the phrase too many cooks in the kitchen? The same goes for wedding planning and too many in-laws.

Waiting Until the Last Minute to Get Involved

Stay involved along the entire planning process. That way, you won’t find yourself waking up the week before your own wedding, wondering what the venue will look like or what time you’re supposed to show up.

Forgetting to Get Groomsmen Gifts

While being a groomsmen is a fun job, it’s also a little bit of a time commitment for your friends. Be sure to thank them with a fun gift on the day of the wedding.

Dropping the Ball When It Comes to Vendor Negotiations

Remember that everything is negotiable — even wedding vendors. Before agreeing to work with someone, ask them if there’s any wiggle room when it comes to price.

Too Many Surprises

While some surprises can be exciting and fun, keep them to a minimum during the wedding planning process. It’s better to openly communicate with your fiancée about what you want than just going ahead and doing it.

Believing That Whatever Happens in Vegas Will Stay in Vegas

Your bachelor party should be a fun time for you and your friends, but remember to remain respectful to your fiancée. If you drink yourself silly or gamble away half of your wedding budget, there’s no way you can leave that behind when you board your flight back home.

Forgetting That All-Important Groomsmen Talk

Maybe you knew these guys from as far back as kindergarten, but it’s still important to have a quick chat with them about their wedding day behavior. Let them know that you want them to have fun, just not the spring break in Mexico kind.

Picking Fights

If something angers you during the planning process, — or even at the wedding — try to take a step back and choose your battles wisely.

Turning the Limo into a Party Bus

It’s okay to pop a couple bottles of champagne en route, but keep the partying in your limo under control — especially if you’re sharing a ride with grandma and Great Aunt Bertha.

Getting Tipsy the Night Before

Grooms don’t make the mistake of getting blitzed, no one is exempt from hangovers — even the groom. Take it easy the night before to avoid a pounding headache the morning of your wedding.

Straying from the Day-Of Itinerary

Every hour of the wedding day has been painstakingly scheduled so that everything runs smoothly. If you’re planning on fitting in an early morning golf game or a stop at the barber, make sure you leave enough time to get back to the hotel or venue before the events begin.

Running Late on the Wedding Day

The morning of your wedding will be spent with the groomsmen, but no matter what you find yourselves doing, be sure to be ready on time. The photographer will arrive to take pictures and it’s best if you all have pants on when the time comes for photos.

Wearing White Socks with Your Tuxedo

Make sure your tux and socks actually go together before the wedding. And if you and your groomsmen are opting for the crazy sock look, make sure they can’t be seen for every photo (save them for the fun ones only!).

Forgetting to Dance with your Mom

Make sure to spend some quality time with mom or grandma on the big day. Whether it’s taking photos or grooving with them on the dance floor, they’ll love being a part of these special moments.

Downing One Too Many Reception Shots

Your Family and friends will all want to cheers with you, so keep count of how many shots you’re taking and make sure to set some limits so you’re still standing by the end of the night.

Neglecting to Eat

Never thought you’d forget to eat, did you? On the big day, you may be pulled in so many different directions that you might forget to pick up a fork and try the food and the cake you selected months ago

Trusting Your Groomsmen’s Fashion Sense

You may want to trust that they’ll order the right tux on time, but it’s worth checking in with the guys to avoid finding out on the wedding day that two of them purchased the wrong color shirt or the wrong style shoes.

Shedding Your Tie Too Early

Sure you’ll want to break it down on the dance floor, but make sure all the formal photos are taken and the toasts have been given before you start taking off your tuxedo shirt or bow tie.

Not Comforting the Bride When Disaster Strikes

Something may go wrong, so instead of just saying that it will all be okay, help your fiancée come up with a Plan B.

Winging Your Vows

This is one of the most important times in your life to say how you feel to the one you love. Spend some time before the actual ceremony writing them down and make those wedding vows extra special.

Trying to Memorize Your Vows

If you want to have those vows implanted in your mind, start memorizing them early. But either way, stash your written vows in a pocket, in case those wedding day nerves cause your mind to go blank

Zoning Out During the Ceremony

There may be tons of distractions during the ceremony (the funny faces your groomsmen are making for instance), but try to keep your eyes on the prize — your beautiful bride.

Barely Seeing the Bride at Your Own Wedding

While you’ll want to spend time with everyone, remember weddings are about the two people getting married. Keep close to each other and remember to enjoy the day together.

Forgetting to Give Your Fiancée a Little Something

On the morning of the wedding, surprise your sweetheart with a handwritten note or thoughtful gift. This will help set the tone of the special day to come.

Missing Out on Some Alone Time

After the ceremony, try to sneak in some alone time with your new spouse. Disappear together for a couple of minutes to take a deep breathe, recap your favorite moments from the ceremony, and get excited for the party ahead.

Wedding Trends For Summer 2017

Alistbeauty started it’s Wedding season and we are seeing real new and interesting wedding trends that are so hot.

The fun in the sun and the smell of sunscreen isn’t the only thing to be excited for with the arrival of summer. It’s wedding season again and with that the 2017 season has come a many new wedding trends and ideas to incorporate into your big days. Whether it’s in colourful flower print wedding dresses, reception décor or menu inspiration, this summer’s brides are letting their personalities shine through in the warm season.

These days couples are setting their own rules and gone are the days of cookie cutter weddings. Traditions are still high on the list of to do but, couples are adding a new twist when planning their own big day. Signature style and a cool vibe is here to stay. Fun and festive wedding menus bursting with flavor and personality is where is at. Keeping it fun and light as love ones turn out to celebrate your love this suummer — there are no rules when it comes to décor, theme or what you need to wear!

One trend is Minimalism. Use the “KISS” method (Keep It Simple stylish) this less-is-more theme is down-scaling, which is music to any bride’s ears when she’s knee-deep in wedding planning. Forget the seat covers your future mother-in-law told you that you needed, the outrageously expensive flower wall that you totally can’t afford and the stuffy and oh-so-decadent three-course menu that is definitely not your style. The best part of going with the minimalist trend this summer is that you can forget about everything you’re not completely in love with. Serve up your wedding dinner family style and encourage conversation! Use simple glass vases as your centerpiece with just one or two stems of your favorite flower. And those seat covers? Well, tell your MIL that the chairs you rented are just too pretty to cover up. It’s your big day as a minimalist bride, she’ll totally understand. We know you will love some of these fresh new iedas for an amazing summer wedding.

Pops of Bold Color in the Bouquet

Adding one or two bright flowers into your bouquet will catch your guests’ eyes as you walk down the aisle and be just enough to add a light burst of summer into your big day.

Two Hairstyles in One Night

With the summer heat creeping in, start the night off with a that lets you take your hair down and finish the night off with a second look that has your hair pinned back. You’ll be able to manage being hot a lot better when your hair is off your shoulders

Jeweled Headpieces

Move over flower crowns, jeweled headpieces are the new wedding hair accessory. Whether you opt for a small subtle barrette or a striking headdress, you’ll be sure to look like vintage royalty walking down that aisle.

Rose Gold Jewelry

Rose gold is already mega popular for engagement rings, and now that trend is creeping into big-day accessories. Whether you’re mixing metals or going for the full rose gold look, consider pink-hued earrings, a necklace or even a hair accessory with a vintage creamy gold hue.

Dynamic Color Schemes

If you’re looking to use softer colors, you don’t have to change your plans altogether, you can use a bold and bright pop of color to accentuate your centerpieces, your flowers, and even the linens that you use during the reception.

Fruits with Flowers

Think flowers and candles are the only way you can add a summer twist to your reception tables? Think again. Give your centerpieces a sweet twist by incorporating your favorite fruit, whether that’s apples, lemons, or even limes. It’s a surprising touch

Open Back Wedding Dresses

Plunging necklines were so summer 2015! This year, the is reserved: An open back is what’s hot in wedding dress trends. Try a gown that has intricate patterns or cutouts gracing your backside.

Family Receptions

Skip the three-course plated dinner and instead go for a more laid-back family approach. Your guests can pick and choose how much of each dish they want while also giving them the flexibility to eat more of the foods they love (and less of what